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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.64, 6,693.60 and 2,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.64, 6,693.60 and 2,754.72 is: 3,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.64 : 6,693.60 = 2,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.64/6,693.60 = 2,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.64x = 6,693.60 × 2,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.64x = 18,438,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,993.79/4,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.35

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